Policy Updates
Scotland - Safeguarding - Mental Health
Service User Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff with developing person centred care planning with involvement of the service user. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current, further reading was added.
End of Life Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Wound Care Management Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
SSSC Code of Practice for Workers and Employers Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Complex Behaviour Policy and Procedure
The policy has been reviewed to ensure that the policy and procedure, references and terminology reflect up-to-date theory and thinking about complex behaviours. This policy is been merged with the De-escalation Policy and Procedure as it is recognised that this is a fundamental strategy for supporting behaviours that may challenge. The De-escalation Policy and Procedure has been archived. New resources have been added to support staff who are working with people who may present with behaviours that may challenge.
Privacy Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines the communication processes that will be undertaken in relation a service user’s care. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Action Planning Policy and Procedure
Updated into new QCS format. Reviewed the focus from ‘meetings’ to wider use of action planning including responses to Care Inspectorate reports. Updated form template.
Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedure
Minor changes to strengthen messages about fair access, diversity and inclusion. Policy converted to the new QCS format.
Key Worker Policy and Procedure
Policy revised and updated into the new QCS policy format. Underpinning knowledge, further reading, and key facts have been added to help to ensure that Service Users receive a consistent, high-quality service.